QUOTATION SPECIALIST

City Electric Supply; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) company match

Telehealth

Job summary

City Electric Supply is seeking a Quotation Specialist to work with customers and branch locations to gather information and provide price quotes for project packages. You will support sales and quotes, collaborate with suppliers to win jobs, and deliver value-added service to customers.

The ideal candidate will have 1 year of related experience, strong Excel/Outlook/Word skills, and a drive to grow within a dynamic, expanding company.

Qualifications

• One-year work experience, preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to balance multiple tasks and priorities.
• Ambitious and eager to grow within the organization.
• Team player with a positive attitude and customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with information collection from vendors and agents to enable competitive quotes.
• Responsible for sales and quotes and driving quote accuracy.
• Work with suppliers and customers to win jobs.
• Provide value-added service and expertise to customers.
• Develop and maintain positive relations with customers, coworkers and supervisors.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Multi-tasking

Team player

Open minded

Customer service focus

Ambitious

Education

One-year work experience (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Looking to start an exciting new career? City Electric Supply (CES) offers excellent career opportunities for people who are friendly and passionate about providing incredible customer service. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401K, paid time off, and internal growth opportunities.About City Electric SupplyCES is a family-owned electrical wholesaler with the benefits of a worldwide service network and the personal service of a neighborhood store. Our \"customer service first\" core value has allowed us to grow continually for over 65 years while keeping our founding principle of empowering people to make local business decisions. CES now employs more than 7,400 people at over 1,000 branches world-wide of which there are over 500 branches across North America. Our vision is to add 30-35 branches a year, while staying true to our Company values.SummaryThe Quotation Specialist’s overall responsibility is to work with customers and branch locations to provide information and price to be able to win project packages for CES.Essential Job FunctionsAssist with information collection from vendors and agents to enable competitive and a complete job package quote.Responsible for sales and quotes.Work with suppliers and customers to win jobs.Bring value added service and expertise to the customers.Ability to develop and maintain positive relations with customers, coworkers and supervisors.Education/ExperienceOne-year work experience, preferred.Valid driving license, preferred.Technical qualifications and industry knowledge.Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.CompetenciesOral and written communication skills.Ability to balance multiple tasks.Ambitious.Desire to grow within our organization.Team player.Open minded.Customer service focusedBenefits Offered:Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance.401(k) company match program.Telehealth.Short-term and Long-term disability insurance.Basic and AD&D Life Insurance paid for by the company.Critical Illness, Hospital Confinement, Accident Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance.Employee Assistance Program.Mental, physical, financial wellness.Auto and Home Insurance discount.Paid Time Off and 7 paid Holidays.Paid Pregnancy, Parental, and Adoption Leave programs.Employee Discount Program.Training Programs.Internal growth opportunities in a fast-growing company.In some jurisdictions, state or local laws address sick leave or other leaves of absence. The Company complies with all such laws. This policy shall apply only to the extent it does not conflict with applicable law.Supervisory ResponsibilityThis position has no supervisory responsibilities.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and climbing. The employee must be able to lift and move items up to 50 pounds.Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.EEO StatementWe are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, assignment, re-assignment, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, and termination. The Company prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex (including same sex); sexual orientation; gender identity; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. We support protected veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.Attention ApplicantsIf you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or if you have difficulty accessing or using the online application process and need an alternative method, please contact us at [e-mail] or 1-855-571-2477.City Electric Supply is a drug free workplace. For further information about CES, visit our website at www.cityelectricsupply.com.